The 3rd Annual Roswell Mardi Gras Ball - February 10, 2018

The Voilà Foundation presents our premiere annual fundraiser on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, referred to as Samedi Gras, February 10, 2018. This year our venue will be Country Club of Roswell. Sponsored by BrandBank and ISG, our theme will be Pinstripes & Polka Dots ~ A Roaring 20's Party!

Guests will enjoy a dinner buffet with New Orleans flair, and of course, an open bar. As always, our Mardi Gras Ball will offer guests the opportunity to participate in our exclusive online auction, powered by Handbid, and an exciting live auction! This year's charity auction will have fabulous items on which to bid, including inspiring artwork, classic and trendy jewelry, local dining, weekend getaways, gourmet baskets, travel packages and the opportunity to be painted into the portrait of the event! Our very own Live Event Painter, will paint the winning bidders into this one-of-a-kind work of art. Live entertainment will include the Wasted Potential Brass Band for your dancing pleasure and exciting cirque style performance artists, The Off Centered Project and Flying Daniela!

Like the 2 Mardi Gras Balls before, this event promises to be Bon temps Roswell!

ORIGINS OF ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALL

Mardi Gras, literally “Fat Tuesday,” has grown in popularity in recent years as a raucous event. But its roots lie in the Christian calendar, as the “last hurrah” before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Voilà Salon
The origins of the Roswell Mardi Gras Ball are simpler to trace. From the beginning, Voilà Salon in historic Roswell began giving back to the community. Starting with small Cut-A-Thons at the salon beneﬁting an individual in need, then steadily growing each year into elaborate events at local venues that raised thousands of dollars.

In the summer of 2015, the salon formed the Krewe of Voilà and created Roswell’s Inaugural Mardi Gras Ball. On the heels of that success, a new organization was formed - The Voilà Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Georgia Charitable Corporation. And with this nonprofit status the Roswell Mardi Gras Ball becomes an annual tradition benefiting worthy causes in our community.

CARING with STYLE

Originally, Mardi Gras Balls in New Orleans were only for the upper crust of society and a closely guarded secret. Here in Roswell, our Mardi Gras Ball welcomes one and all and we give the proceeds to not one, but two charitable causes!

Our 2018 Premiere Fundraiser Will Benefit ~

Easterseals North Georgia

Easterseals North Georgia is honored to be selected as a beneficiary of the 2018 Roswell Mardi Gras Ball. We are delighted to partner with The Voilà Foundation to achieve our shared vision – investing in services and programs to strengthen our communities. Easterseals North Georgia is one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofit organizations, serving our communities for more than 65 years. At Easterseals, we strengthen children and families at the most critical times in a child’s development. We provide comprehensive early education and early intervention services to more than 4,000 children who are disabled or disadvantaged, helping them with these needs.

Children's Charities

Children’s Charities supports and funds the greatest needs of children in North Fulton and South Forsyth Counties, which ranges from equipment to programs to services. Currently our efforts are focused on children with special needs. Our goal is to raise $500,000, so that we can fully fund the all-inclusive play park equipment, programs and services in the City of Milton to benefit community children. The new park will be the first of its scale in North Fulton County by encompassing more than an acre of city property. The park will provide a fun experience for children with all abilities and disabilities.